Thursday, December 25, 2014

At Christmas, the gift resale always full house – Le Figaro

At Christmas, the gift resale always full house – Le Figaro

A two French said not hesitate to sell its Christmas presents, according to a study ParuVendu. At the head of the most sold gifts, clothing and DIY tools.

Between inspiration failures, last minute doubts and worries to respect its budget while fun, looking for the perfect Christmas gift for relatives often turns headache. Sometimes the key a few disappointments, fueling the resale phenomenon.

According to a study Odoxa Smartbox, 62% of French people say have difficulty finding a gift idea for loved ones at Christmas. Every year, there is often a large gap between the desired and the actual gift receipt. So from December 25, the French throw on resale sites. They are also “almost one in two say uninhibited” and no longer hesitate to resell their gifts, according to a study ParuVendu.

So who are these dealers? 70% of cyber sellers have between 25 and 34 years, says the study. Men are more likely to put their gifts on the market, with 54% against 49% women. 18.5% of these dealers come from Ile de France. Clothes prance head of the most disappointing gifts and are sold to 13.6%. DIY tools (11.2%), decoration (8.8%), jewelry (5.7%) and video games (5.3%) completed the top 5.

In terms of poorly chosen gift, Jonathan H. is the king. While his wife hope to find a gem under the tree, it offers him a cup with a handle shaped ring, reports the Huffington Post . A real necklace still waiting for his beloved.

To avoid this kind of disillusionment, the French are looking to hire. “It’s become a real new use,” says Alexandre Woog, director of rental website owner e-leases. “From December 25, the site recorded more than 2,000 new users ads that put their Christmas gifts for rent,” says e-leases.

The sentimental attachment is the first reason given by users who resell. “They are disappointed with their gift but as it is sentimental, they will not sell it,” says the rental site. The gain of money for a product they would not use is the second main reason. “It is well that they will not use every day. Much share and make money by renting, “adds the site. This year, 600 million euros have also been spent on gifts they do not like.

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